Citizens Opera House

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Upcoming Events (16)

The Sleeping Beauty

Wed, 27 May 2026

Experience Boston Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty at the historic Citizens Bank Opera House in downtown Boston, May 28–June 7, 2026. This lush, classical production features dazzling dancing, ornate sets, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score that enchants audiences of all ages.

Les Miserables (Touring)

Tue, 9 Jun 2026at3:00 PM

A touring production of the acclaimed musical Les Misérables at the Citizens Opera House in Boston. Expect soaring anthems, epic storytelling, and grand staging as this Broadway blockbuster brings its enduring saga to town for live, unforgettable theatre.

The Great Gatsby (Touring)

Tue, 7 Jul 2026at3:00 PM

Touring production of The Great Gatsby on stage at the Citizens Opera House in Boston. The musical adaptation brings Fitzgerald's Jazz Age to life with live songs, sweeping set pieces, and a dramatic, Broadway-style performance in an intimate venue.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026at3:00 PM

The touring production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical lights up the Citizens Opera House in Boston with dazzling song-and-dance numbers and a spectacular, Baz Luhrmann-inspired story. A high-energy, visually stunning musical experience suitable for theatre lovers and families alike.

Opera at Citizens Opera House

Tue, 18 Aug 2026at3:00 PM

Experience an evening of opera at the historic Citizens Opera House in Boston. This grand production offers soaring arias, lush orchestration, and intimate storytelling in a stately venue, delivering a refined night of classical performance for opera lovers.

Fall Experience 2026

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

Boston Ballet's Fall Experience 2026 at the Citizens Bank Opera House features Alexander Ekman’s Cacti and Akram Khan’s Vertical Road (Reimagined). A bold, witty program with live music that blends ambitious choreography, humor, and playful surprises on a grand stage.

Wicked

Wed, 23 Sept 2026at3:00 PM

Wicked, the acclaimed Broadway musical, arrives at the Citizens Opera House in Boston on Sept 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A high-energy, spellbinding retelling of Oz from the witches' viewpoints, with unforgettable songs, lush staging, and crowd-pleasing spectacle.

The Nutcracker

Thu, 26 Nov 2026

Boston Ballet performs Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker at the Citizens Bank Opera House, running Nov 27–Dec 31, 2026. A beloved holiday ballet filled with lavish choreography, festive scenery, and family-friendly magic in a grand, iconic venue.

Death Becomes Her

Tue, 12 Jan 2027at2:00 PM

Live theater production of Death Becomes Her at Citizens Opera House in Boston. A darkly comic stage adaptation that combines witty dialogue, sharp performances, and a grand venue to deliver a memorable night of theater.

Maybe Happy Ending

Tue, 2 Feb 2027at2:00 PM

Maybe Happy Ending at Citizens Opera House in Boston is a contemporary theater piece staged in an intimate opera-hall atmosphere. Expect a lush blend of drama and musical storytelling, served by live musicians and expressive performances that fuse narrative depth with operatic sensibilities. A refined, adult-oriented evening of performance.

Winter Experience 2027

Wed, 17 Feb 2027

Boston Ballet performs a contemporary program at the Citizens Bank Opera House featuring Crystal Pite’s Emergence, Jorma Elo’s Brake the Eyes, and William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman. A dynamic trio of ballets that explore musicality and structure with precision and exhilaration.

Coppélia

Wed, 10 Mar 2027

George Balanchine’s Coppélia, a sparkling classical ballet by Boston Ballet, returns to the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for a run March 11–21, 2027. In this playful village tale, charm and mischief collide with precision dancing, making it a vivid, entertaining night of dance.

Mamma Mia

Tue, 13 Apr 2027at3:00 PM

Mamma Mia, the beloved ABBA musical, comes to Boston's Citizens Opera House for a high-energy, family-friendly night of glittering costumes and unforgettable hits. Expect sparkling production numbers, a live orchestra, and storytelling that captures sun-soaked romance and big Broadway-style energy.

Cinderella

Wed, 28 Apr 2027

Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella graces the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston from April 29 to May 9, 2027. A radiant ballet that blends fairy-tale storytelling with lush orchestration, it showcases luminous dancing, elegant stagecraft, and magical production values that enchant audiences of all ages.

Spring Experience 2027

Wed, 12 May 2027

Boston Ballet presents Spring Experience 2027 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, May 13–23, featuring Balanchine masterworks Mozartiana, The Four Temperaments, and Gounod Symphony, curated by Suzanne F. This program spotlights precision, lyricism, and dramatic dancing in a historic Boston venue.

The Book of Mormon

Tue, 22 Jun 2027at3:00 PM

The Book of Mormon, the Tony-winning Broadway musical by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, brings high-energy songs and sharp satire to Boston’s Citizens Opera House. A bold, funny night of clever storytelling and lavish production numbers.